Cymothoidae (Crustacea, Isopoda) from Indian fishes

Abstract

Four cymothoid isopods, parasites of fishes, are reported from India. Two new species, Nerocila poruvae and Joryma hilsae are described. A full description of Nerocila longispina Miers, 1880 is included and two hosts are identified. The distribution and hosts of Anilocra dimidiata Bleeker, 1857 are updated. Nerocila poruvae, N. longispina and Anilocra dimidiata were collected from the Southeastern coasts of India and Joryma hilsae from the Southwestern coasts.

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